Wake-up 1.Examine the gel to the right. What do the bands represent? 2.Which fragment is the...

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Wake-up 1. Examine the gel to the right. What do the bands represent? 2. Which fragment is the longest, A or B? Explain. 3. Which fragment is the shortest, A or B? Explain. 4. Who is guilty of the crime? A B

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Wake-up

1. Examine the gel to the right. What do the bands represent?

2. Which fragment is the longest, A or B? Explain.

3. Which fragment is the shortest, A or B? Explain.

4. Who is guilty of the crime?

A

B

Stem Cells

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What are stem cells?

Cells from which all other cells with

specialized functions are

generated

Review Cells: EukaryoticAnimal Cell Plant Cell

Red Blood Cells: Watch the video and describe their shape and movement.

RBC FunctionTransports oxygen throughout organisms; Shape

allows for more surface area for oxygen attachment

Common Object Most Similar To..

Oxygen Tank

Muscle Cells: Watch the video and describe their shape

Muscle Cell Function

Stretches and contracts like a rubber band;

allows muscles to contract and

retract

Common Object Most Similar To..Rubber Band

Nerve Cells: Watch the video

and describe their shape

Nerve Cell FunctionConducts messages throughout organisms

Common Object Most Similar To..

Electric powerline

Sperm Cells: Watch video and describe their shape

Sperm Cell FunctionPossesses a tail; allows for movement to the egg

Common Object Most Similar To..

Motor boat

Specialized Cells

Have been differentiated:

Each cell has a different function

How are Stem Cells different?

Unspecialized cells that can constantly renew themselves through cell division

How are Stem Cells Different?

Can be induced to become specialized cells with specific functions

Two types: Adult Stem Cells

Undifferentiated cell found in certain

tissues and organs; function is to

maintain and repair the tissue where they are found.

Two types: Embryonic Stem Cells

Undifferentiated cells found in embryos that developed from eggs

that have been fertilized artificially in

a lab

Donated for research.

Adult Stem Cells vs. Embryonic Stem Cells

Embryonic stem cells have the ability to develop into almost every type of cell in the human bodyAdult stem cells may only develop into a limited

number of cell types.

Watch Video

Embryonic Stem Line (Watch Video)

A group of constantly dividing stem cells; product of just one cell

Why do we care about Stem Cells?Watch Video

Why do we care about stem cells?

Increase an understanding of how

diseases occur

if have “sick” cells, can watch them mature to

see what occurs.

Why do we care about stem cells?Generate healthy cells to replace diseased cells

Why do we care about stem cells?Test new drugs

Instead of testing on living organisms, tests can be performed on specific cells generated by stem cells

Stem Cell Controversy